“Outstanding”

THE GUARDIAN

“The emotional chemistry here was manifestly unusual…pure magic”

THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Polar Bear are London based avant jazz quintet. Led from the back, by Seb Rochford, they are part of long great jazz tradition of drummer led bands stretching back through Art Blakey and Chick Webb. Seb is well known as drummer in the Hendrix inspired jazzers Acoustic Ladyland.

Their new eponymous album is their first since 2005's Mercury nominated Held On The Tips Of Fingers, which also got a place in Jazzwise "100 Jazz Albums that changed the World" and The Guardian's "1000 albums you must hear before you die"

Sometimes described as post-jazz, linking them to the post rock of Sigur Ros, Talk Talk and Radiohead. Their sound appeals as much to jazz traditionalists as to people who don't normally do jazz like hip-hop and indie rock fans.

"This is not nu jazz, acid jazz, Jamie jazz, Parky jazz, Brit jazz, beardo jazz,post-jazz or twee jazz. It's dream jazz."
The Observer

"The big-hitters of the current new wave" Independent On Sunday


Polar Bear on Myspace





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Robert Winston presents his book 'Bad Ideas?: An Arresting History of Our Inventions' as part of Brighton Science Festival.

Professor Winston has an international reputation for his researches into human reproduction and has pioneered advances widely used in fertility and IVF treatment. Amongst the public, he is perhaps best known for his work in popularising science.

Broadcasting regularly, he has made many highly successful television series on science and medicine, written a number of popular science books for both adults and children, and is a sought-after speaker to adult audiences, and to children in schools. As a member of the House of Lords he regularly speaks in parliament on science, medicine, education and the arts.





Presented by City books at The Old Market

'The Revolution'

Sussex University’s third biggest student society returns with the award winning Culture Fest. This year is set to be “The Revolution”…

The African Caribbean & Asian society of Sussex University returns with their flagship award winning event, Culture Fest! A festival of music, dance and drama shown through the vibrant colours of African, Caribbean, Asian and worldwide culture.

This year's theme is 'The Revolution' and with raw talent from students of Sussex, Brighton and organisations around Brighton and beyond, it is not just the content of the acts that is revolutionary.
Come and join in the bright colours of comedy, drama, live music, fashion, contemporary and traditional dance, poetry and more all tinged with the spice of diversity from the University of Sussex.

Be part of the Cultural Revolution.




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African Caribbean & Asian Society